Omega Men's 2253.80.00 Seamaster 300m Midsize Automatic Chronometer Watch
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The silver stainless steel watch case with a rhodium-plated finish is topped by a silver unidirectional bezel with markings in black. It frames a blue dial background with a Geneva wave pattern and large, luminous Dauphine hands (with seconds hand) and baton dial markers. Other features include an automatic date display at 3 o'clock, screw-in caseback, screw-locked crown, and scratch-resistant and glare-proofed domed sapphire crystal. It's completed by a silver stainless steel link bracelet band that offers polished highlights, which is joined by a secure, push-button clasp. It's completed by a silver stainless steel link bracelet band that offers polished highlights, which is joined by a secure, push-button clasp.
Originally created in the 1750s, the first chronometers were clocks that were accurate enough to calculate the longitude of a ship's position. Today, the chronometer label is bestowed upon timepieces that have undergone precision tests and received a certificate from the official COSC (Control Officile Suisse de Chronometers) regulatory organization that rigorously tests and certifies (or fails) watch movements for chronometer status.
Automatic Watch Movement
An automatic watch is self-winding, and its movement has a reserve that must be at least partially filled prior to being worn. This is done by shaking and winding the timepiece manually. In order for an automatic timepiece to keep a reserve, it must be worn daily for 8 hours of active wear. This watch as a power reserve of 44 hours.
The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe.
But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful Omega..., March 3, 2009By MADC "mdiaz"
I am a watch collector, but this is my first Omega. It arrived today!! Until now, in the upper price department I have Rolex and Breitling and some others a little bit more middle range like Tissot, Certina, Hamilton and lots of japanese (also very good!!)...All are beautiful timepieces but also watches you can wear with a suit and tie (the size of this Omega is perfect) or with jogging pants...This Omega is a great sports watch but also a great dress watch..I don't like those watches with a lot of complications and so expensive that if you have the money you'd rather buy a Lexus!!
This Omega is beautiful and useful, but the main thing is that you have a quality watch...
Beautiful Timepiece, June 12, 2007By auee92 "eric"
Same pedigree as a Rolex, $1000's less, excellent workmanship and attention to detail, can be worn with Armani business attire or baggy shorts and polo. I love this watch.
Has met most of my expectations., July 25, 2009By perplexed
This Omega mid-sized Seamaster looks and runs great I've had it about a week now so it's still in the break-in period but is running only about 1 sec.a day fast well within the C.O.S.C chronometer standard (+6/-4 sec.per day).I was worried about the size of the case as I have large hands but it look very nice on me and I wanted more of a dress style as opposed to a Dive watch in which case the larger cased Omega's might be the way to go the bracelet fit with no adjustments so if you have smaller wrists you may need to remove the half or full link to fit correctly . On the blue dial it's amazing and I'm glad I choose it over the black dial on a final note I purchased mine from Jomashop and was very pleased with the shipping time and packing also if you go to there website and sign up for there newsletter they will send you a coupon which gave me another $20.00 off the selling price.At least they did to me just give it time to arrive. (Footnote) Oct,10 2009 a little side note I have had problems with the bracelet it keeps popping open if I have to flex my wrist this is a first for me I've never had this problem on other brands of watches before I contacted Jomashop and they said the warranty only covers the movement nothing else it's my Bad luck to get a Faulty product and they won't fix or even try to repair it so think about this when you are looking for a merchant to purchase from.
great item at a great price., March 1, 2009By S. Yokoyama
as with any authentic omegas, this one is great. the case is 36.2mm diameter. about 11mm thick. 18mm band width. i have narrow wrists (6.25in.) and this watch fits me perfectly. 39-43mm diameter is the standard for most guys. 4 hertz (28,800 vpm) frequency and forgot how many jewels. i believe the glass has anti-reflective coating only on one side. you should also look at the james bond version of this watch. it has the new co-axial escapement with different cosmetics. it also costs $500 more. i'm very happy with this one though.
i bought this watch from amazon.com. came in pristine condition with original omega box, instruction manual, and certificates of authenticity. the "red dot" (mark that shows the watch hasn't been opened) is intact.
the quality of new authentic omega watches don't really need discussions. they're absolutely great. the question is the sellers, especially when buying online. i've read too many bad incidents about online purchases on such expensive items. if you receive any questionable item with signs of use, missing certificates, etc, you should simply return it.
excellent time piece, April 13, 2009By Manuel Rivera MD
I was looking for a fine, sporty time piece. I looked at Rolex, Cartier and Omega. I chose this one and I am not disappointed. It looks great, keeps excellent time (better than the self-winding Rolex and Cartiers that I already own). Furthermore, it's far less expensive.
My husband loves his new watch, February 13, 2009By Susan Cannon
My husband got this Omega watch for his birthday and he loves it. After looking at several, he decided on the 2253.80 because of its looks; and style. He could not be more pleased with this fine timepiece. Please note that the Omega website info on the 2253.80 is that it is "sold out" and is 36.25mm in width.
great watch, November 8, 2009By Rey
This is a timepiece that I love the most,very elegant.Please be advised that we have to pay attention on their deals,I made an honest mistake about using their credit card,noticing lately that they have 2 kinds of cards,Amazon.com Store Card and Amazon.com/Chase card.I thought I used the right card that gives 0 interest for six months,I was wrong and should have apply for their Amazon.com Store Card.I apologized.
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